3 Day Workshop
City of Layers, Kolkata
Reserve
City of Layers, Kolkata
Date
4th – 6th Dec 2026
Price
₹60,000
USD 720
Includes
- —Tuition charges
₹60,000
What You'll Learn
Each day will include shooting and review sessions. We will talk about various composition aspects and the common composing mistakes, working on compelling stories and developing one's own style, understanding ways to see and treat light. We will work on sequencing, editing and post processing.
Includes
- —Tuition charges
Excludes
- —Hotel / accommodation
- —All meals
- —Local travel
- —Return international / domestic air ticket
- —Any private expenses
- —Room service charges
- —Porter services
- —18% GST for Indians
- —Visa fees (if applicable)
- —Travel Insurance, drinks or any other personal expenses
About
Kolkata is a city that rewards observation. At first glance, it can feel overwhelming. But spend time walking its streets and patterns begin to emerge. History sits comfortably beside the present. Grand old buildings share space with everyday life. Light slips through narrow lanes, tram lines cut through busy intersections, and every neighbourhood carries its own rhythm and character. What makes Kolkata so fascinating for photographers is its depth. This is a city of layers. Layers of history, culture, architecture, memory, and human experience. These layers don't exist separately. They overlap, interact, and often reveal themselves within a single frame. This workshop is built around exploring those layers. Over three days, we will photograph some of Kolkata's most visually rich neighbourhoods, looking beyond individual moments and learning to recognise relationships within the frame. We will focus on observation, timing, composition, visual hierarchy, and the subtle details that transform a photograph from a record of a scene into something that invites repeated viewing. The goal is not simply to photograph Kolkata, but to understand how to photograph complexity. To learn how multiple elements can coexist within a frame while still creating clarity, balance, and meaning. Kolkata is one of those rare cities where every street seems to contain several stories at once. For street photographers, there are few better places to learn the art of seeing.
What Makes This Workshop Unique?
Seeing in Layers
Most photographers learn to photograph moments. This workshop focuses on something deeper, learning how to build photographs with multiple layers of meaning, relationships, and visual tension. Kolkata provides the perfect classroom for developing this way of seeing.
Personalised Feedback
We won't just tell you what works. We'll tell you what doesn't and why. The idea is to push your work forward, not just make you feel good about it.
A Body of Work that Matters
You won't just come back with random images. You'll start to build a set of photographs that hold together, that say something about a place and a time.
Limited Slots
This workshop is limited to 10 participants to maintain an intimate and immersive experience. Apply early to secure your spot.
Mentors
Inclusive of taxes
Secure payment via Razorpay. You will be redirected to complete your registration after payment.
Am I experienced enough to join this workshop?+
This workshop is open to everyone. All participants are welcome at any stage in their practice, whether you are just starting out or an experienced professional.
We are not here to teach levels. We are here to shift perspective.
What Should I Bring+
- —A digital camera with a lens of your choice, wide angle lens preferably. You are most welcome to get your long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
- —A laptop with software to edit/tone your images. You can download free Photoshop / Lightroom for 30 days.
- —A notebook to take down notes during the workshop.
- —Fully charged batteries / extra batteries please, you will need them for your camera — please DO NOT FORGET this. We will be shooting long hours.
- —Comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, sunglasses. Shoes might get wet and dirty. It's a good idea to carry slippers / crocs (fast drying).
- —There can be times when we see unpredictable rains, so carry a light waterproof jacket.
- —The creative side of your brain. (Don't forget this.)
Terms and Conditions+
- —Full payment must be completed before the start of the workshop.
- —APF reserves the right to cancel a workshop if minimum participation is not met. In such cases, a full refund will be issued. Participants will be informed well in advance.
- —We may make small changes to the workshop structure/itinerary if needed, based on real world conditions or to improve the experience.
- —Cancellations must be communicated in writing.
- —If you cancel 90 days or more before the workshop, you will receive a full refund minus a 10 percent administrative fee.
- —If you cancel between 60 to 89 days before the workshop, 50 percent of the fee will be charged.
- —If you cancel within 60 days of the workshop, the full 100 percent fee will be charged.
- —You may transfer your spot to another participant if you are unable to attend, provided you inform us in advance.
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